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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Chicago il
Posts: 40
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Will a 3800 body mount on a 3100 frame?
I just bought a 55 series 1 3800 tow truck, I would like to turn it into a single wheel long bed. Will the cab and front end of my 3800 mount on a 3100 frame? I would rather swap than chop up a good one ton setup, and no I don't want a s10 frame. Thanks for the help
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Toppenish, WA
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Re: Will a 3800 body mount on a 3100 frame?
3 ___ series cabs and noses should fit. 4___ had bigger fenders and different hoods and bumpers.
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Plymouth, CT
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Re: Will a 3800 body mount on a 3100 frame?
Remember that the early ones used a different mount system than the later ones, so if'
you use an early frame you will have to make some adjustments. Not a deal breaker, but if you have a choice get one that matches. |
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Chicago il
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Re: Will a 3800 body mount on a 3100 frame?
Thanks guys that's what I was hoping to hear
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Peoria, IL
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Re: Will a 3800 body mount on a 3100 frame?
Everything on a 3800 will fit, witht the exception of the radiator support. The 3800 used a center mount whereas the 3100 and 3600 use 2 side mounts.
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Plymouth, CT
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Re: Will a 3800 body mount on a 3100 frame?
Also if you want a long bed the 3600 was the long bed, the 3100 was a short bed the 3800 was a really long bed-(about 9 foot, the 3600 was about 7 1/2 foot. Also keep in mind that the frames are different in the 3600/,3800
from the cab back they are straight while the 3100 flairs wider in the rear. |
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Chicago il
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Re: Will a 3800 body mount on a 3100 frame?
Thanks jet I am planning on using a 3600 bed with a 4 link. 9 ft is just a bit too long, 3600 bed should mount right up from what I gathered
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